Injured Brad Hodge to miss CLT20 Final

In a big blow for the high-flying Rajasthan Royals, middle order mainstay Brad Hodge will miss out on the Champions League T20 (CLT20) final after he injured his his knee in the semi-final game against the Chennai Super Kings. The all-rounder suffered a ligament tear on his left knee after colliding with his team-mate Shane Watson during the match against Chennai.

Hodge being unavailable will be a bitter blow for the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) champions who have been in stupendous form in the CLT20, having notched up five straight wins enroute to the finals.

The 38-year old has been one of Rajasthan's most consistent players amassing 109 runs in five games, one of which saw him smash 52 off just 23 ball to win the Royals the game against Otago Volts.

The services of quick bowler Shaun Tait will also be not available for the champions of the inaugural edition of the IPL as the Australian is still recovering from a hamstring injury.